HOW DO I GET A FOOD PARCEL?

Firstly you need to ring 0800Hungry (0800 486 479) or if you are a cell phone user (03)381 2600. You will then be asked some brief questions regarding your address and the number of people living in your house. We will then organise a deliverer to bring the food to your home. You must be at home to receive the food. At no stage will any individual be able to source food directly from the warehouse.

WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO SUPPLY WHEN ASKING FOR A FOOD PARCEL?

We do not require details of your income or bank account. Neither do we need a letter from WINZ or a referral from any other agency. But we do need to know how many people are living in your home to make sure that you are supplied an adequate amount of food. We also cater for pets and carry baby and feminine products so let us know if you need these items.

IS THERE A CHARGE FOR THE FOOD?

There is no charge for the food, however, we do ask for a $2.00 donation for every food parcel received. This is a requirement of our service.

I AM NOT A BENEFICIARY BUT AM IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. IS YOUR SERVICE AVAILABLE TO ME?

0800 Hungry supplies food to anyone and everyone. We recognise that anyone can get into hardship at anytime and we are here with food assistance if that should happen to you.

HOW MANY FOOD PARCELS CAN I RECEIVE?

We realise that in the majority of cases 1 food parcel is not going to relieve a situation. At some stage though, we will require you to seek budgetary advice. If you fail to have your assessment then the food parcels will stop until this requirement is met. Your budget service will report back to us and recommend a parcel programme which will continue for as long as required, but you must continue to work with that budget service to continue to qualify. Remember always! 0800 Hungry will provide you with a hand up, not a hand out.

I AM NOT IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE BUT WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO WHAT YOU ARE DOING. HOW CAN I HELP?

0800 Hungry is always grateful for donations of food and finances, and we have many volunteer opportunities available in our warehouse. If you would like to contribute to any of these areas then please phone Debbie on (03)389 9560. A prayer meeting for 0800 Hungry is held once a month and we would welcome more participants.